*Real* Tech work!!
Today I got to go out on site pass with Kris K. We went to PERK, OSUPbase, STILrptr, and STIL. There was a lot to be done at PERK so we had to be quick at the other sites. Because PERK was first, he had to tell me about what was to be done. The standard pass is to take pictures (before and after), perform a drip test for the rain gauge, clean the sensor shields, and cut/rake the grass, taking care to not damage anything! Two drip tests are done - one prior to cleaning and one after. Sometimes it can be as much of a difference as 5 tips!Solar panels at all of our sites (except PERK) were upgraded last year, so a new one needed to be installed. He did that while I raked and did another drip test. We also had to replace the 2-meter Wind Sentry due to bad bearings.
We finished up and went to lunch at the original Hideaway Pizza at OSU. It was a little busy, but it was nice. From there, we went to OSUPbase at the OSU Police station to upgrade the RF PROM in the radio. That was quick and easy. Next was STILrptr, perched on top of Kerr-Drummond Dormitory. I was kind of scared to go up it because in years past I've been there for camps and they had a bad bad history of falling. Much better now though.
STIL site was really easy. No fence or boundaries, so cutting the grass was simplistic. I got to do both drip tests. That was exciting. It was over pretty fast.
Overall, it was great to learn what the technicians do firsthand, especially since I am very interested in pursuing it as a career. It was also nice to get to know Kris better and learn more of his background. We have some really amazing people at OCS!
When we got back to Norman, we went our separate ways, but someone still both ended up in Operations. haha. An AMS friend from Oswego was in Norman touring and so I met up with him and a TAMU AMS friend at La Luna. Oh.. the days. It was a wonderful day.
posted by Unknown @ 8/09/2005 08:43:00 PM
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